The Outbreak of War Across Europe in 1914
A concise summary of the immediate causes and reactions to the European war crisis. Austria blames Serbia for propaganda and an assassination, prompts war. Russia supports Serbia. Germany backs Austria and declares war on Russia, then Britain joins after the Belgian invasion. Reports detail troop movements, naval actions, and diplomatic moves across Europe and beyond.
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Austria
Servia
Austro-Hungary
Greater
Russia
Germany
Italy
England
United States
France
Great Britain
Ervias
Semendria
Rman
Sap
Sweden
New Creamery to Rise at Wallingford in Brick 90 Days
Wallingford will see a modern 30 by 70 foot brick creamery rebuilt after a recent fire. Contract awarded to Victoria Company of Britt. 14 foot ceilings, latest cooling plant design, and up to date fixtures planned. Buttermaker J C Jensen to benefit from improved facilities and prices.
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Wallingford Creamery
Victoria Company of Britt
J. C. Jensen
New Town Hall for Graettinger Proposed at Voters Meeting
At a Graettinger city council session it was agreed to submit a $1000 bond proposal to voters for a new town hall. The plan aims to replace the existing jail and reduce rent while housing the fire department, mayor’s office, and meeting space, signaling progress for the town.
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Graettinger
Improving Their Farm Near Emmetsburg
Peter Holzner from Emmetsburg, part owner with Mr. Wilsie, tends the farm northeast of town known as the old Ray farm. They have been improving it this summer by tiling and fencing, including over 414 miles of wooden wire fence on the place.
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Peter
Holzner
Emmetsburg
Wilsie
Emmetsaburg
Ray
Commendable Spirit Parade Leaves Swea City
A dog and pony show arrived in Swea City last Wednesday morning in five wagons. Its proprietor was refused a license for lack of advance preparations, having only distributed hand bills to announce the visit. Authorities warned against stopping during revival meetings, so the outfit moved westward toward the setting sun.
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Swea
City
Herald
Widow of George D Perkins Passes Away in Sioux City
The widow of late George D. Perkins of Sioux City died on Saturday. She was several years younger than her husband and left a family of sons and daughters. Despite nearly total blindness, Perkins served as her amanuensis. They were devoted lovers, and she joined him after a short separation. A devoted mother, she cherished her home and had no ambitions beyond her fireside, leaving a community to mourn an unselfish, exemplary life.
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George D. Perkins
Sioux City
Amanuensis
Spencer youth bound over in extortion case
A Case of Blackmail Spencer Ia Aug 8 Special Harl Tjossem, a Spencer High school graduate, was bound over to the grand jury by Justice McLane on an extortion charge filed by Fred Jensen attorney of Clay county. The arrest marks another in a series of extortion and blackmail cases.
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Spencer, Ia
Harl Tjossem
Spencer High School
Justice McLane
Fred Jensen
Clay County
Young Tjossem
Iowa Man Summoned to Russia as Soldier Duty Looms
Louis Braverman of Iowa City, once residing in Russia, is summoned to return and join the Russian army or risk his father paying the czar 300. He seeks consular aid in Chicago and will be sent to Russia. Spirit Lake and Okoboji Lakes attract many summer residents, and an eighty acre farm near Ocheyedan rents for six dollars per acre, a rate unmatched thirty years ago.
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Louis Braverman
Iowa City
Russia
Braverman
Chicago
Spirit Lake
Okoboji Lakes
Lowa Lakes
United States
Ocheyedan
Iowa
Postmasters Barred From Pushing Unordered COD Parcels
The postoffice department ordered postmasters not to urge recipients to accept cash on delivery or insured parcels not ordered. They cannot act as agents to coercively induce delivery or facilitate sales of contents. The rule follows reports that unordered goods were sent to people to press for payment or collection. Recipients may accept or refuse as they choose.
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Postofice Department
Wholesale House Lease in Estherville to Fort Dodge Co
Estherville merchant J. T. Johnston reached a ten year lease deal with Fort Dodge Grocery Company. The firm, backed by A. R. Loomis and Donald Vincent, will take possession by Jan 1 and operate a distinct wholesale grocery under new management. Four salesmen and six staff will handle the venture, aiming to build a largeEstherville business.
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Estherville
J. T. Johnston
Fort Dodge Grocery Company
Mr. Johnston
Fort Dodge
A. R. Loomis
Donald Vincent
Milford Mayor Will Stop the Speeding
Milford's mayor aims to curb speeding as town enforces a twenty mile per hour limit. Last Sunday several motorists faced fines, six licenses were suspended, and hearings were set for owners. The Paulline mayor was among those cited, promising action before the season ends.
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Milford
Paulline
Paullina
Tie
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